National Monument · Alabama, United States
Russell Cave National Monument
Russell Cave National Monument is a national monument in Alabama, United States, covering 310 acres (126 ha), established in 1961.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | Alabama, United States |
| Area | 310 acres (126 ha) |
| Established | 1961 |
| Coordinates | 34.9766° N, 85.8143° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Russell Cave National Monument
Russell Cave National Monument is a U.S. national monument in northeastern Alabama, United States, close to the city of Bridgeport. The monument was established on May 11, 1961, when 310 acres (1.3 km2) of land were donated by the National Geographic Society to the American people. It is now administered and maintained by the National Park Service. The national monument was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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What to do
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Airports near this park
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- Nashville International Airport (BNA) · Nashville, United States · 93.0 miles away
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) · Birmingham, United States · 111.4 miles away
- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) · Knoxville/Maryville, United States · 117.6 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Russell Cave National Monument?
Russell Cave National Monument is in Alabama, United States (34.9766° N, 85.8143° W).
When was Russell Cave National Monument established?
Russell Cave National Monument was established in 1961, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Russell Cave National Monument?
Russell Cave National Monument covers 310 acres (126 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_Cave_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/ruca/ — Official park page.